When you think of your to-do list after getting engaged, a few items probably come to mind: choose a venue, buy your wedding dress, pick out your reception food. But one of the biggest things you need to do is have a personal talk as a couple. You need to make sure that you and your future spouse are on the same page before you say, ?I do?.
It may not be the easiest discussion, but it?s essential to walk into your marriage with the utmost confidence. Now is the time to share your honest thoughts and feelings about having kids, managing your finances, and other major areas of your life together. Here are the top 10 topics that need to be discussed before you walk down the aisle.
Essential Talk #10: Personal Values
If you?re going to spend the rest of your life with your fiancé, you need to decide how you?re going to spend your time. Talk about how you value your time together versus separately. Key Questions:

What family traditions or rituals are important to you"
How do you want to spend your holidays and vacations" What about celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries"

There are some hot-button issues that need to be discussed as well, even if it?s uncomfortable. How does your future spouse feel about:

Smoking
Drinking
Gambling
Politics
Porn
Opposite-sex friendships
Monogamy

Also, make sure you?re both clear on what?s defined as cheating. Finally, it?s also important to talk about non-physical things you value: honesty, trust, communication. Getting ...